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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #1800 on: July 09, 2019, 01:38:57 AM
Day 08:

Used the edge of the Sodbuster to gently scrape a splinter out of my finger. Managed to avoid cutting my thumb off. Which was nice.

No action shots, though. I needed both for the procedure.  :D


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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #1801 on: July 09, 2019, 01:40:34 AM
Best steak ever  :drool:
Oh no doubt!  :cheers:


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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #1802 on: July 09, 2019, 01:45:23 AM
Ok...so you know how much I love apples...well I used my new  GEC 44 buffalo jack...washed it and cleaned it...and there was this...is this normal? Yes, this is my first carbon blade.


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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #1803 on: July 09, 2019, 01:46:02 AM
Sorry, no whittlin tody, folks.

Today was the grand reopening of "Grandpa Grumpy's Daycare" (previously called UncleWiskers Daycare).

I did use my Geppetto to open my lunch of a cheese snack though.

Hopefully my baby Belle photo will warm the hearts of the facilitators and forgive me for today.
Addicted to sharp pointy things.


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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #1804 on: July 09, 2019, 01:58:01 AM
Day 8:

Used the JE Made to open a package from Delta Faucet. New seals for my leaking 17 series shower faucet.   All while watching some Supernatural with my boys!



Not sure if I’ll carry the JE to work. More like the Camillus Demo or my Buck 110 LT.

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Day 8: Bonus

Did decide on the Demo for work. So far I have cut open seven boxes and a few parts packages...



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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #1805 on: July 09, 2019, 02:01:55 AM
Ok...so you know how much I love apples...well I used my new  GEC 44 buffalo jack...washed it and cleaned it...and there was this...is this normal? Yes, this is my first carbon blade.

Yes, that is what happens with Carbon steel,  we call it patina  :tu:


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Reply #1806 on: July 09, 2019, 02:02:01 AM
Best steak ever  :drool:
Looks great, wife and and I enjoyed same style steaks last night.

Love the Ribeye cut.

Churchill looks good, too! Just tough!


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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #1807 on: July 09, 2019, 02:03:03 AM
Sorry, no whittlin tody, folks.

Today was the grand reopening of "Grandpa Grumpy's Daycare" (previously called UncleWiskers Daycare).

I did use my Geppetto to open my lunch of a cheese snack though.

Hopefully my baby Belle photo will warm the hearts of the facilitators and forgive me for today.

What a sweetie !




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Did decide on the Demo for work. So far I have cut open seven boxes and a few parts packages...
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Nice !    :like:


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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #1808 on: July 09, 2019, 02:05:40 AM
Yes, that is what happens with Carbon steel,  we call it patina  :tu:
I thought that was supposed to take time to develop? I never would have thought an apple could do that... :dunno:


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Reply #1809 on: July 09, 2019, 02:18:19 AM
Love a nice patina on a knife.
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Reply #1810 on: July 09, 2019, 02:19:28 AM
Yes, that is what happens with Carbon steel,  we call it patina  :tu:


 :iagree:   ....and I like it!


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Reply #1811 on: July 09, 2019, 02:22:38 AM
I thought that was supposed to take time to develop? I never would have thought an apple could do that... :dunno:

How quickly a blade develops a patina, and the variations in the color of the patina, depends on what you cut with it. Acid foods like fruits with discolor a blade faster than just about anything else.

And the patina will likely change and deepen over time.

Patina is a good thing and helps to prevent more corrosive rusting (to a small degree).
Good way to start yours!  :like:


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Reply #1812 on: July 09, 2019, 02:49:07 AM
How quickly a blade develops a patina, and the variations in the color of the patina, depends on what you cut with it. Acid foods like fruits with discolor a blade faster than just about anything else.

And the patina will likely change and deepen over time.

Patina is a good thing and helps to prevent more corrosive rusting (to a small degree).
Good way to start yours!  :like:
Oh ok...will keep cutting apples with it then. Thanks for everyone’s input this.
Will be posting a new traditional knife tomorrow...a little hint would be...bar-lo


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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #1813 on: July 09, 2019, 03:09:43 AM
DAY 8 


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Reply #1814 on: July 09, 2019, 03:14:47 AM
Oh ok...will keep cutting apples with it then. Thanks for everyone’s input this.
Will be posting a new traditional knife tomorrow...a little hint would be...bar-lo

 :tu:     Some of us like Barlow's.      :popcorn:      :D
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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #1815 on: July 09, 2019, 03:15:09 AM
Day 8 Bonus

My Girl Scout knife opening the invitations for my parents 50th Wedding Anniversary.
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I keep watching these on the bay.  I'd like to get one for my daughter at some point.  Shes only 4 so I'm taking my time waiting for a good deal  :D


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Reply #1816 on: July 09, 2019, 03:46:46 AM
Finally got that tape residue off the 110LT using a probably 20 year old can of Duck Adhesive Remover, a paper towel, and a fingernail. I also cleaned and oiled it after using it (the label recommended cleaning anything you put the solvent on). Usually, cutting some fruit works, but when it's heavy, it won't come off. Thus, I have to break out the heavy duty stuff.



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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #1817 on: July 09, 2019, 04:01:58 AM
:tu:     Some of us like Barlow's.      :popcorn:      :D

Barlow day tomorrow then  :tu:


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Reply #1818 on: July 09, 2019, 05:00:34 AM
Finally got that tape residue off the 110LT using a probably 20 year old can of Duck Adhesive Remover, a paper towel, and a fingernail. I also cleaned and oiled it after using it (the label recommended cleaning anything you put the solvent on). Usually, cutting some fruit works, but when it's heavy, it won't come off. Thus, I have to break out the heavy duty stuff.

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I use super hot water and orangesolve degreaser. Works good. So does alcohol.




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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #1819 on: July 09, 2019, 06:29:38 AM
Day 9.



This is my 'prettier' fedora. I have another that I've shaped to match that of Sherlock Holmes in 'Game of Shadows' after realising that it was far cheaper to shape an old hat than buy movie sponsored copies!  :D I really like hats though I don't wear them enough. I have fedora's, outback and flat caps and have just added a Kangol ripstop 504 to my collection. A great summer cap, folds up neatly into my EDC bag.
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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #1820 on: July 09, 2019, 06:53:20 AM
Best steak ever  :drool:


I just finished lunch, and I still feel like  :drool:


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Reply #1821 on: July 09, 2019, 06:55:20 AM
Day 9.

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This is my 'prettier' fedora. I have another that I've shaped to match that of Sherlock Holmes in 'Game of Shadows' after realising that it was far cheaper to shape an old hat than buy movie sponsored copies!  :D I really like hats though I don't wear them enough. I have fedora's, outback and flat caps and have just added a Kangol ripstop 504 to my collection. A great summer cap, folds up neatly into my EDC bag.

This photo got style!  :like:


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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #1822 on: July 09, 2019, 07:25:28 AM
I keep watching these on the bay.  I'd like to get one for my daughter at some point.  Shes only 4 so I'm taking my time waiting for a good deal  :D

That will be nice.  My Dad gave me this one as my first knife.  There are sometimes decent deals.  A few months ago I found a good deal on a few of the 2012 100yr knives that I gave my Mom (who is a leader) and a couple of my nieces.  I wish Victorinox would make some like they do for the Boy Scouts or that it was easier to find nice ones, but I guess there just isn’t the demand.


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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #1823 on: July 09, 2019, 07:47:19 AM
Day9

Used the GEC toothpick for opening coffee packet, and just took a few shots with it in hand.  I have a medium size hand(medium Mechanix glove), and this 4" handled toothpick is a perfect fit into my hand.  Traditionally, toothpick was used for dressing small game and fish, but not to be confused with the 'fish knife' where usually there are some distinct feature on knife to help with fishing(for example, scaler on the swedge)

From what I've read, there are different theories on the lineage of toothpick--some say it is a decedent of French Laguiole, some say it is a popular 'fighting' knife of the South, so it could very well be a decedent of Spanish Navajo fighting knife(also called "tickler", because it supposedly could fit thru rib cage to the heart).  I think both theories are possible, but personally, I don't think it is much of a 'fighting knife' since the slipjoint has no lock and the thin chassis may be prone to damage when used hard, rather I think it was just really popular in the South during the period, and everyone just used what they had to fight with.

I originally didn't have much expectation on the knife, since I always like the more symmetric shapes(like the canoe, cigar, congress) or straight lines knife(barlow, jack knife).  But wanna don't judge the knife by its look, I am glad to have gotten it, because it did give me a healthy glimpse into why this is a traditional classic. :)


I like how the powder horn shape fits into the hand, it gives a very direct tactile feedback where the edge is facing while the thin chassis rotate easily in hand.  Personally, a very round narrow profiled handle could be difficult to tell which way is which, especially in the dark, but this solves the dilemma.  The serpentine chassis with the powder horn end is really ergonomic in hand.



Flipping the knife around, the horn hooked securely onto the flush of my palm.  I found the pinched bolster does invite my fingers to choke up on the blade, which is great for more detail work.



Bonus use, the horn is perfect as a pill crusher. :D


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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #1824 on: July 09, 2019, 08:00:34 AM

Nice one buddy,  lovely bone on those   :like: :tu:

I had one but ended up selling it off for some reason   :think:

 :salute: Thanks Steve!

:cheers:

Thanks glen!  :D  :cheers:


That a really sweet Stockman Robert!    :like:

Thx David!  :salute:


That really is a most excellent stockman.  :like:

Thank you sir!!! :hatsoff:



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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #1825 on: July 09, 2019, 08:01:05 AM
99% lost....oh man, you are not in California are you? If so I hope not near Trona Friday evening!

Nah, Jan 1st 2006. 35,000 acres lost to wildfires in Texas. Took My parent's farm where all my cool stuff was "safely" stored. Almost got my Dad too. A long story....

Still ain't over that damn fire....
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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #1826 on: July 09, 2019, 08:07:28 AM
Oh ok...will keep cutting apples with it then. Thanks for everyone’s input this.
Will be posting a new traditional knife tomorrow...a little hint would be...bar-lo

Started to patina a Douk-Douk 4 or 5 years ago but had to stop....that carbon steel they used imparted a "tinny" taste to the apple. No other carbon steel I've used affected food like that Doul-Douk.
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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #1827 on: July 09, 2019, 09:39:48 AM
Nah, Jan 1st 2006. 35,000 acres lost to wildfires in Texas. Took My parent's farm where all my cool stuff was "safely" stored. Almost got my Dad too. A long story....

Still ain't over that damn fire....
Sorry for the lost, and I know we ain't supposed to talk about politics much here, but there is just no denial of the weather changes we see nowadays is part due to global warming.  And it is probably going to get worse before getting better.


Started to patina a Douk-Douk 4 or 5 years ago but had to stop....that carbon steel they used imparted a "tinny" taste to the apple. No other carbon steel I've used affected food like that Doul-Douk.
I've read somewhere that certain states outlaw using carbon blade in the kitchen for food, maybe that's the reason why?  I almost never use any of my carbon blade for food, especially anything acidic.
I know a lot of folks like the patina on their carbon blade, I don't mind them if it is purposefully forced, but some are these knives are just too pretty to put a patina on.


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Re: Bustin' out the traditionals, a 30-day challenge
Reply #1828 on: July 09, 2019, 11:35:35 AM
Ok...so you know how much I love apples...well I used my new  GEC 44 buffalo jack...washed it and cleaned it...and there was this...is this normal? Yes, this is my first carbon blade.

Patina!!!  :ahhh  :like:


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Reply #1829 on: July 09, 2019, 11:43:09 AM
Day 9: Vanity pic.
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